Director of Construction Operations

Director of Construction Operations

Waterbury, CT
Relocation Covered

300K Base + Bonus

Company Overview

A leading commercial construction company in Connecticut is looking for a Director of Construction Operations to lead all projects, oversee a team of project managers, and drive efficiency across the organization.

This company specializes in ground-up developments (75-150 units), historic rehabs, mixed-use projects, and commercial fit-outs, managing $50M+ in active projects at any given time.

With strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and deep construction expertise, this role offers a tremendous career growth opportunity.

The company will fully cover relocation expenses and even provide a full-time driver for commuting if needed.

The Ideal Candidate

• A proven construction leader who thrives on managing multiple high-value projects at once.
• Experienced in ground-up construction, historic renovations, and mixed-use developments.
• A strategic thinker who can oversee vendor negotiations, contract execution, and process optimization.
• Strong people leader, capable of motivating teams and managing project managers, supers, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable working directly with owners and stakeholders, handling large-scale budgets, and ensuring projects run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all active projects, ensuring budgets, schedules, and execution stay on track.
• Lead and mentor a team of project managers, site supers, and assistant supers.
• Handle contract negotiations, vendor management, and change orders.
  • Drive process improvements and implement project management best practices.
• Maintain compliance, safety, and quality standards across all job sites.
• Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Optimize staffing and resource allocation to maximize efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction leadership experience, overseeing large-scale developments ($20M+ per project).
• Expertise in ground-up, mixed-use, historic rehabs, and commercial fit-outs.
• Strong budgeting, financial planning, and contract negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to lead multiple direct reports and large project teams.
• Deep understanding of zoning, permitting, and compliance.

Must-Haves

• Executive-level construction management experience.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects while keeping teams organized and efficient.
• A strategic, problem-solving mindset, with strong decision-making skills.
• Excellent vendor negotiation and contract management expertise.
• Strong communication skills to engage with project owners, clients, and internal teams.

Benefits

• $300K+ base salary + bonus
• Relocation expenses fully covered
• Company-provided driver for commuting if needed
• Exciting long-term career opportunity with a growing, high-performing construction firm

Apply Today:

Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com